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Public Climbing Wall: Can You Take the Plunge?

The Utah Olympic Park just finished hosting it’s 2nd Psicobloc Master Series. Some of the best climbers from around the world showed up last week to compete in this deep-water soloing competition. After seeing the fearless athletes climb the 50 foot wall, as a spectator, you can’t help but wonder what it would feel like to drop in from the Psicobloc wall. Lucky for those who want to experience the thrill, the Utah Olympic Park has opened the climbing wall for the public to use!

Bring your swimsuit, or clothes that can get wet, because you will most certainly be making a plunge into the Aerials Pool. You will also want to make sure to bring your own climbing shoes. Once you have your shoes on and are ready to go, it’s time to get on the wall. First thing you will want to do is traverse to the start of your climb. As soon as you are set on your route, there is nowhere to go but up! It is such a thrilling (and honestly a quite frightening) experience being on the wall without being harnessed into anything. My advice, DON”T LOOK DOWN! Just keep looking up for your next move. Once you reach the top of the climb, it is time to drop. You will be surprised by how long your body will grip onto the wall if you are scared to make the jump. Really though, it will give you butterflies! It feels much higher when you are hanging from the top waiting to drop in. As soon as you get the courage to make the plunge, you will feel a rush of energy as you drop down into the pool. It is such a crazy feeling free falling off of a climbing wall! It’s not something you will experience at your every day climbing gym. And let me tell you something, after doing it once, you will be addicted. Dry off those shoes and hop back on the wall. The Olympic Park sells day passes, so you can stay as long as you like from 11am-6pm.

Go try it out! Climbing the Psicobloc wall is such a unique and exciting thrill. The wall will be up until August 24th and is open daily.